Working in Dordrecht

Live where others go on holiday, and work nearby too? There is plenty of work in Dordrecht and the Drechtsteden. The regional labour market is tight: employers are actively looking for new colleagues.

The labour market in brief

  • In the first half of 2025 there were on average around 6,300 open vacancies in the Drechtsteden: more than four times as many as there were short-term jobseekers.
  • Growing sectors are health and social care and construction.
  • There is high demand for people in healthcare, education, childcare, security, IT and engineering.
  • On the Westelijke Dordtse Oever, including the DistriPark Dordrecht business park, there are more than 14,000 jobs.

Working for large employers

Healthcare: Albert Schweitzer hospital

One of the largest employers in the region, with vacancies in care, support and specialist roles. View the vacancies

Government: Municipality of Dordrecht

Work for the city itself, from policy to implementation. View the vacancies

Education

Schools and vocational colleges are looking for teachers and support staff. See the vacancies on the schools’ websites; you will find them all on our page Schools in Dordrecht.

Good to know

Employers in Dordrecht: would you like to show your company or vacancies here? Get in touch via About Visit Dordt.